Welcome back to the Black Box Aviation Podcast! In this episode, Tom & Mike take you inside the cockpit to discuss layover fatigue, crazy stories from the road, and the latest aviation headlines you NEED to know about.
✈️ Topics We Cover:
✅ Layover Fatigue Reality Check:
Why fatigue is more dangerous than you think
OAK to ANC trip chaos and why timing matters
Navy SEAL breathing tips for staying sharp
✅ Stories from the Road:
Midnight street fight in NYC outside the crashpad
Return to gate for rudder trim fail and the surprise St. Lucia layover
✅ IN THE NEWS:
Southwest Near Miss at Burbank – What happens when TCAS Resolution Advisories kick in
SkyWest vs. B-52 Bomber over North Dakota – How close is too close?
American Airlines Evacuation Gone Wrong – Blown tire, fire, and passengers grabbing their bags
Alaska Airlines Kodiak Incident – Deer on the runway, bloodbath aftermath
🔥 If you’ve ever wondered what REALLY happens behind the scenes when things go wrong in aviation, this episode is for you!
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